SPECIAL INTEREST CLASSES
If you are interested in registering for any of these classes, please stop by or contact the Covina Joslyn Center at (626) 384-5380.
These classes are designed especially for older adults, but are open to all ages. To register for the following classes, please stop by or call the Joslyn Center. Preregistration required for all classes.
REFUND POLICY: A minimum six-week processing period is required for all refunds. If class is canceled by the City, a full refund will be issued. Refunds must be requested before the second class meeting and will be prorated for classes that have taken place. No refunds will be issued for material fees.
NEW! AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS REFRESHER COURSE
This is a four-hour refresher course for those who have previously taken the eight-hour course.
INSTRUCTOR: Ted Bautista
LOCATION: Joslyn Center
DATES: February 29 or April 18
DAY & TIME: Wednesday, 12-4 pm
FEE: $12/1 day AARP members, $14/1 day nonmember (check payable to AARP)
NEW! TEXTING 101 FOR SENIORS
Confused with all this texting stuff? Ever wondered what all those letters mean? Look no further. This one-day texting workshop will cover basic techniques. In no time you will see how much fun you will have conversing with family and friends.
INSTRUCTOR: Vanessa Ibanez
LOCATION: Joslyn Center
DATES: January 11, March 14 or May 9
DAY & TIME: Wednesday, 1-2 pm
FEE: $5/1 day
HEALTHY HEART COOKING CLASS
Learn how to prepare and cook tasty and healthy recipes. This healthy cooking class is perfect for the folks trying to cut back on greasy foods and those trying to live a healthier lifestyle. No class April 24.
INSTRUCTOR: Terri Thomas
LOCATION: Joslyn Center, Kitchen
BEGINNING: Winter-January 31
Spring-April 17
DAY & TIME: Tuesday, 1:45-3 pm
FEE: $30/4 weeks, plus $18 material fee paid to the instructor the first day of class
ACRYLIC ON WOOD PAINTING CLASS
Create your own unique masterpiece. Experienced children’s illustrator and local artist, Carlene, will provide step-by-step instructions on how to craft your very own acrylic wooden birdhouse and other wooden pieces. No experience required, just the desire to paint.
INSTRUCTOR: Charlene Costa
LOCATION: Joslyn Center, Conference Room
BEGINNING: February 27
DAY & TIME: Monday, 1-3 pm
FEE: $20/4 weeks, plus $8 material fee paid to instructor at first class
QUILTING
This class is for both beginners and experienced quilters. Learn simple hand or machine piecing.
INSTRUCTOR: Betty Bethke
LOCATION: Joslyn Center, Craft Room
BEGINNING: Winter-January 25
Spring-April 11
DAY & TIME: Wednesday, 1-3 pm
FEE: $35/10 weeks
BEGINNING BEADING WORKSHOP
Learn how to create bracelets and earrings at this introductory level beading class. Seed beads, glass beads and toggle clasp will be used to make the bracelet.
INSTRUCTOR: Pamela Notti
LOCATION: Joslyn Center, Auditorium
BEGINNING: January 19, February 16 or March 22
DAY & TIME: Thursday, 12-2 pm
FEE: $35/2 weeks, plus $10 material fee paid to instructor at first class
LEARN TO BOWL
Learn the basic skills, proper technique and safety procedures of bowling. Use of shoes and bowling balls included. Preregistration is required.
LOCATION: Brunswick Covina Bowl, 1060 W. San Bernardino Rd.
BEGINNING: January 23
DAY & TIME: Monday, 11 am-12:30 pm
FEE: $60/8 weeks
TAI (CHI KUNG) STRETCH
This class will cover a combination of isolated exercises for joints and muscles that may help with carpel tunnel and other muscle or joint problems. Learn breathing techniques for stress through Yoga, balance and strength through Tai Chi and an introduction to “Chi Hula.”
INSTRUCTOR: Gabe (Tavanna) Van Leeuwen
LOCATION: Joslyn Center, Auditorium
BEGINNING: Winter-January 24
Spring-March 27
DAY & TIME: Tuesday, 10:15-11:15 am
FEE: $22/8 weeks
ZUMBA
Ditch the workout and join the Party! Zumba, a Latin-inspired workout is fun, exhilarating and effective! You’ll forget you’re working out with the easy-to-follow dance moves and upbeat music like Cha-Cha, Salsa, Reggaeton, Rumba and more. Best of all, you don’t need any previous dance experience! No class on February 20.
INSTRUCTOR: Susie Perez
LOCATION: Joslyn Center, Auditorium
BEGINNING: Winter-January 23
Spring-March 26
DAYS & TIME: Monday and Thursday, 3-4 pm
FEE: $28/7 weeks or $5 per class drop-in
ARTHRITIS EXERCISE CLASS
This free class is designed to help people with any form of arthritis to keep joints flexible, maintain joint range of motion and build overall stamina.
INSTRUCTOR: Terri Thomas
LOCATION: Joslyn Center, Auditorium
BEGINNING: Continuous-attend anytime
DAYS & TIMES: Monday, 1-2 pm and Wednesday, 12-1pm
FEE: FREE
FALL-PROOF BALANCE & MOBILITY
This is a great way to get moving again if you have simply been inactive or would like to begin to improve your health and sense of vitality. After careful review, an individual balance and mobility routine will be implemented. No class February 18, May 26 and June 9.
INSTRUCTOR: Dan Layne
LOCATION: Joslyn Center, Auditorium
BEGINNING: Winter-January 28
Spring-April 14
DAY & TIME: Saturday, 10:30-11:30 am
FEE: $55/8 weeks
BEGINNING LINE DANCING
Learn the easy and basic steps of line dancing. This class will cover the proper heel, toe steps along with basic dance moves.
INSTRUCTOR: Marilyn Akey
LOCATION: Joslyn Center, Auditorium
BEGINNING: Winter-January 24 or March 13
Spring-May 1
DAY & TIME: Tuesday, 2-3 pm
FEE: $16/6 weeks
EZ INTERMEDIATE LINE DANCING
This class is designed for those who have some line dancing experience. Learn more advanced dance steps so you will feel confident to get out on the dance floor.
INSTRUCTOR: Marilyn Akey
LOCATION: Joslyn Center, Auditorium
BEGINNING: Winter-January 24 or March 13
Spring-May 1
DAY & TIME: Tuesday, 1-2:30 pm
FEE: $18/6 weeks
NEW! TUTU HULA
This class is designed for “Ladies of Wisdom.” Come out and play as you take a journey through Polynesia. Learn hula moves by telling stories with your hands and swaying your hips to the sounds of Tahitian drums. Come spread the aloha spirit!
INSTRUCTOR: Gabe (Tavanna) Van Leeuwen
LOCATION: Joslyn Center, Auditorium
BEGINNING: January 25 or March 28
DAY & TIME: Wednesday, 11-11:45 am
FEE: $22/8 weeks or $5/per class drop-in
TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP
Have you ever considered sharpening your skills to handle exciting computer equipment, such as a digital camera or flash drive for file or picture transfers? Students will learn how to use computer equipment and what to consider when making purchases. Come experience hands-on practice for the integration of Microsoft Word and camera to enhance your projects. You will learn how to group pictures into digital albums to share with family and friends.
INSTRUCTOR: AGI Academy
LOCATION: Joslyn Center, Craft Room
BEGINNING: Winter-January 24 or March 13
Spring-May 1
DAY & TIME: Tuesday, 3-4 pm
FEE: $50/6 weeks, plus $5 material fee paid to instructor at first class
INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET AND EMAIL
This class is designed for those with some basic computer skills who would like to explore the World Wide Web. Includes hands-on practice and free email account setup. Students will also learn how to use search engines for surfing Internet, email basics on sending, reply to and forwarding emails. Experienced users can sharpen their skills and find out how to benefit from online technology.
INSTRUCTOR: AGI Academy
LOCATION: Joslyn Center, Craft Room
BEGINNING: Winter-January 24 or March 13
Spring-May 1
DAY & TIME: Tuesday, 2-3 pm
FEE: $50/6 weeks, plus $5 material fee paid to instructor at first class
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND WORD PROCESSING FOR SENIORS
Never touched a computer? Maybe you have, but felt confused. It’s never too late to learn. This class will introduce the basic skills of using a computer. Develop a fundamental understanding of how computers work and become familiar with the terminology associated with using a computer.
INSTRUCTOR: AGI Academy
LOCATION: Joslyn Center
BEGINNING: Winter-January 24 or March 13
Spring-May 1
DAY & TIME: Tuesday, 1-2 pm
FEE: $50/6 weeks, plus $5 material fee paid to instructor at first class
FAMILY HISTORY GENEALOGY
Have you ever wondered how to trace your family ancestry? This one-day class will teach you how to do so. You will be walked through the basic steps from start to finish. Sign up now!
INSTRUCTOR: Bill Sumbot
LOCATION: Joslyn Center
DATES: January 31, March 6 or May 1
DAY & TIME: Tuesday, 10 am-12 pm
FEE: $10/1 day
AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS
This course is offered in conjunction with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). Each course is eight hours, offered over two days, four hours each day. Upon completion of the course, participants receive a certificate to be used for discounted automobile insurance rates. Preregistration is required. Ages 55 & over.
INSTRUCTOR: Ted Bautista
LOCATION: Joslyn Center
DATES: Winter-March 20 & 21 (Tuesday & Wednesday)
Spring-May 14 & 16 (Monday & Wednesday)
TIME: 9 am-1 pm
FEE: $12/2 weeks AARP members, $14/2 weeks nonmembers (all checks payable to AARP)
CLASSES PROVIDED BY MT. SAC
All classes are held at the Covina Joslyn Center, 815 N. Barranca Ave. All classes are on a walk-in basis. ALL CLASSES ARE FREE. Must purchase own supplies.
Winter Classes: January 9-February 17
Spring Classes: February 27-June 15
WATERCOLOR PAINTING
Principles of drawing, design, color, composition for watercolor painting and emphasizing creative skill development.
DAY & TIME: Monday, 9 am-12 pm
(Students are responsible for bringing their own materials.)
HOME GARDENING
Organic gardening, indoor plants, fruit orchards, traditional gardening, pesticides, design, pruning and fertilization are covered.
DAY & TIME: Monday, 1-3 pm
SENIORCISE
Designed for older adults to promote strength, toning, range of motion, flexibility, endurance and coordination.
DAYS & TIME: Tuesday/Thursday, 9-10 am
KNITTING & CROCHETING
Needlework techniques including knitting, crocheting and embroidery.
DAY & TIME: Thursday, 9 am-12 pm
YOGA
Improve stamina, lung capacity, flexibility, muscle tone and circulation.
DAY & TIME: Thursday, 10-11:30 am
FALL PREVENTION: BALANCE AND MOBILITY
Older adults learn to prevent falls through balance, mobility and risk prevention.
DAY & TIME: Thursday, 11:30 am-12:30 pm
